MacNeill Baptist Church
News and Notes
Church Moderator: Sonia Rogers
Minister of Worship and Pastoral Care: Rev. Susan St John
Director of Music: Monica Admiral
Custodian: Sandy Palin
Associate Ministers in Spiritual Care: Garry Blinch, Robert Bond, Claire Gosselin, David Jones, Felida Toledo
Pastoral Care: When you would like someone to pray with, to request a pastoral visit, or to publish a prayer request please contact
Susan St John at 905-512-9897 or sstjohn.macneill@gmail.com
Pastoral Care Team: Heather Hobbs, David Jones, Bruce Papky, Feli Toledo and Beverly Woods.
Your continued financial support of our congregation is appreciated. Donations can be mailed to the church, or made through e-transfer at donations@macneillbaptist.ca, or from the Donate Now link our website. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Pastoral Care
Our minister Susan is on vacation from Feb 16 – March 2. Please contact David Jones who will be available if the need for pastoral care should arise.
Easter Flowers
Tis the season of Lent and time to think about our Easter Garden. Donations for the purchase of plants can be given to Lynn starting now until March 29th.
St. David’s Day- TODAY!
S.t David is the patron saint of Wales. There are several MacNeill members who claim Welsh roots and it has become one of MacNeill’s quirks to celebrate St David’s Day. The daffodils (the national flower of Wales) have been placed in the sanctuary by Sonia Rogers and Heather Hobbs in honour of Glenys Magill and Ray Hobbs, both members with deep Welsh roots. Both Glenys and Robin died in 2020. Soon the bulbs in Glenys’ garden will once again bloom to tell us it is Spring.
The serving of Welsh Cakes has become a tradition! Our thanks once again to Bev Leslie and Garth Greaves who have prepared a plentiful stash. There’s a Welsh cake for every need and taste (egg-free, gluten-free and fully loaded). Thank you so much to our prolific bakers.
A Note from Sonia
Dear MacNeill family, Many thanks for the wonderful cards and messages of concern. I feel so blessed to be part of such a wonderful community
Offering Envelopes
New offering envelopes are available at the back of the church, if you prefer to donate by cash or cheque. Take home as many as you like. If you use cash, please put your name on the envelope.
Board Officers
A reminder to the Board Chairs that the list of officers needs to be given to Garth by the end of February. Chair, Recorder, Budget, Nomination, Music.
Bread for the Body/Food for the Soul
Christian Education invites you to our Lenten Bread for the Body, Food for the Soul which will be held on March 5, 12 & 26 from 6:30 to 7:45. The Rev. Garry Blinch is our leader and he will be speaking about “Real Self-Care” by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. You are asked to bring your own soup bowl, plate, spoon and mug, to help make clean up quick and easy.
Women of MacNeill
Women of MacNeill will meet on March 14th at 2:30pm in the church parlour. Indra Hillmer will share her Life/Faith Journey followed by refreshments and conversation. Please join us.
World Day of Prayer Service
World Day of Prayer Service is held every year globally around the world in over 150 countries. The Dundas host church this year is the Dundas Baptist Church at 201 Governors Rd on Friday March 6th at 2pm. The Service this year is written by the Christian Women of Nigeria. Come and learn more about Nigeria, all our welcome to attend. If you know of anyone with Nigerian connections that would also be most helpful
Advance Notice: The Gathering of Baptists Spring Assembly
the Spring Assembly will be Saturday, May 2, 2026, at First Baptist Church Guelph, and will feature Rev Dr. Mike Wood Daly. More details will be available soon, but mark your calendar now and plan to attend!
Advance Notice: PEACE CAMP
The Summer Conference of the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America is coming to Canada this summer! It will be held on the campus of the University of Guelph, July 13 to 18, 2026. This is BIG news! Follow the URL for early bird registration by Feb 28. https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E350288&id=11
